Austin Independent School District-Local Campus Partner Application

Austin Independent School District (AISD) is seeking Local Campus Partner Applications for Subchapter C charter schools through Request for Proposals (RFP 26RFP016), targeting specific school locations including Burnet Middle School, Dobie Middle School, Webb Middle School, and several elementary schools across South, East, North, and West Austin regions. The procurement aims to establish charter schools that improve student learning, expand public school choices, create professional opportunities for teachers, and promote innovative instructional methods. Eligible applicants must submit a comprehensive proposal covering school overview, educational program, governance, operational plan, and financial plan, with detailed attachments required. Proposals will be evaluated based on the applicant's capacity to meet academic, financial, operational, and governance standards. The solicitation is open from October 8, 2025, with proposal submissions due by 2:00 pm CST on December 11, 2025, and a final Board vote scheduled for the same date. The evaluation committee will conduct a rigorous review process, with formal recommendations from the Superintendent preceding the Board's final decision.

Eligible applicants are limited to non-profits, institutes of higher education, existing charter operators, and governmental entities, with a specific focus on existing partners who have previously operated at least one campus. The district emphasizes opportunities for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) and includes provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Vendors must complete and submit multiple compliance forms, including Bid Certification, Notification of Criminal History, Debarment Certification, and Conflict of Interest Questionnaire. The district is a member of the Central Texas Purchasing Alliance (CTPA), which may allow other member districts to adopt the awarded contracts. Vendors are subject to strict communication restrictions during the procurement process, with potential sanctions including being barred from future District solicitations for up to five years. While no specific award value is mentioned, the District reserves the right to issue multiple awards where it is in the best interest of the District and its students. Contracts will be limited in terms and cannot be automatically renewed, with potential renewals allowed in one-year increments up to five years.